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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5767

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5767 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Shubrumah said:, states: ""Talhah said to the people of Al-Kufah concerning Nabidh: 'It is a test whereby a young man may benefit but an old man may be harmed.' If there was a wedding among them, Talhah and Zubaid would offer…"

The Book of Drinks

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شُبْرُمَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ طَلْحَةُ لأَهْلِ الْكُوفَةِ فِي النَّبِيذِ فِتْنَةٌ يَرْبُو فِيهَا الصَّغِيرُ وَيَهْرَمُ فِيهَا الْكَبِيرُ قَالَ وَكَانَ إِذَا كَانَ فِيهِمْ عُرْسٌ كَانَ طَلْحَةُ وَزُبَيْرٌ يَسْقِيَانِ اللَّبَنَ وَالْعَسَلَ ‏.‏ فَقِيلَ لِطَلْحَةَ أَلاَ تَسْقِيهِمُ النَّبِيذَ قَالَ إِنِّي أَكْرَهُ أَنْ يَسْكَرَ مُسْلِمٌ فِي سَبَبِي ‏.‏

"Talhah said to the people of Al-Kufah concerning Nabidh: 'It is a test whereby a young man may benefit but an old man may be harmed.' If there was a wedding among them, Talhah and Zubaid would offer milk and honey to drink. It was said to Talhah: 'Why don't you offer Nabidh?' He said: 'I would not like a Muslim to become intoxicated because of me.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Shubrumah said:

Context

Talhah's statement about Nabidh reflects a concern for the well-being of both the young and the old in the community. By choosing to offer milk and honey instead of intoxicating drinks, he demonstrates a commitment to preserving the dignity and sobriety of Muslims, highlighting the social responsibility that comes with hospitality.

Modern Application

In contemporary gatherings, this hadith encourages hosts to consider the impact of their beverage choices on guests. Offering non-alcoholic options promotes a welcoming environment and respects the values of those who may abstain from alcohol.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it discusses the implications of offering intoxicating drinks and the preference for non-alcoholic alternatives.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette